Leakage Technician

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; South Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment firm is seeking experienced Leakage Technicians in South Town to support leak detection operations. You will be responsible for identifying and locating water leaks using specialist tools, ensuring water efficiency. This role offers excellent pay, career progression, and flexible shifts. Candidates must have a valid UK driving licence and experience in water distribution networks is preferred. Apply now with your updated CV for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Company van and fuel card provided

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full and valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience working within water distribution networks is preferred.
• Familiarity with Trunk Mains, Validation, and Seepage techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and locate water leaks using specialist equipment.
• Conduct detailed surveys to identify leak types and locations.
• Support repair teams by accurately pinpointing leak locations.

Skills

Proficiency in using leak detection tools

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Tools

Correlators

Pipe tracers

Ground microphones

Listening sticks

Job description

FJA are working in partnership with a major water utilities company to recruit experienced Leakage Technicians to support day‑to‑day leak detection operations.

Role Overview

As a Leakage Technician, you’ll be responsible for identifying and locating water leaks across the network using specialist equipment. You’ll play a key role in maintaining water efficiency and supporting repair teams with accurate leak detection.

Leakage Technician Benefits

• Excellent pay rates
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Career progression opportunities
• Days and Nights roles available

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed surveys to identify the type and location of leaks, particularly on large diameter pipes
• Use specialist equipment including correlators, pipe tracers, ground microphones, and listening sticks
• Support repair teams by pinpointing leak locations
• Carry out project and survey work beyond routine leak detection
• Complete all required documentation accurately (e.g., time sheets, survey forms, leak reports)
• Work flexibly, including occasional night shifts to minimise disruption to customers

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with Trunk Mains, Validation, and Seepage techniques
• Experience working within water distribution networks

Preferred Certifications

• EUSR Water Hygiene Training
• Unit 2 Street Works

Leakage Technician Requirements

• Full and valid UK driving licence (essential)
• Proficiency in using leak detection tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity with a forward‑thinking company in the utilities sector, apply now with your updated CV.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.